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24 alternatives to Tether

Lock and unlock your Mac automatically with your iPhone

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Tether launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   KeyTouch▲224

   Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone

   2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   FingerKey▲158

   Unlock your Mac with your iPhone TouchID

   2014 · resulttogel89.click · its alternatives →

3. 3
   MacID▲204

   Unlock your Mac with Touch ID

   2015 · macid.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   LockItUp▲141

   Remotely lock your Mac or PC from your iPhone or Apple Watch

   2015 · 3isk.homes · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Unlock▲73

   Never Unlock your Mac again

   2018 · sites.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Unlock▲77

   Incredibly reliable smart lock

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Unlock▲67

   Extremely reliable smart lock

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Maccess▲199

   Your Mac, in your pocket — trackpad, screen, and AI

   Aug 2026 · maccess.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Knock 2.0▲176

   Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.

   2015 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Apple CarPlay▲120

    Use your iphone safely in the car

    2014 · apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    KeyTouch for Apple Watch▲136

    Unlock, lock & enter your password on your Mac with  Watch

    2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    PhoneCast▲187

    Mirror iPhone or iPad screen to Mac without wires

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    AppLocker▲115

    Password protect individual apps on your Mac

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Knock▲35

    A safer login. Knock your iPhone to unlock your Mac

    2014 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Tap▲8

    Unlock Your Mac With Multi-touch And Pattern

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Sesame 2▲100

    Locks your Mac when you walk away

    2014 · atama.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Unlock▲8

    Never unlock your Mac again

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Near Lock 4.0▲141

    The best Mac lock/unlock app with impressive new features

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Proximity Lock▲3

    Automatic Mac Security Powered by Your iPhone

    Jun 2026 · tqtuan1201.github.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    AirMount▲259

    Access your iPhone on Mac. No cloud, just magic.

    2016 · thestellarcalm.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Near Lock▲118

    A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Secrets 2▲132

    Simple, secure password manager for Mac and iOS

    2016 · outercorner.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Unlock▲6

    Incredibly Reliable Smart Lock

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Activation Lock (Apple)▲119

    Verify if a second hand iPhone/iPad/iPod is stolen or not

    2014 · icloud.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →